International News: The incident of horrific firing at a school in Graz, a city in Austria, has shocked the entire country. According to local media reports, at least 11 people have died in this fierce attack, while many others were seriously injured. According to the Austrian State Broadcaster orf, a student's hand is being told behind this attack, who committed suicide after committing the crime.
Gunshots heard at 10 am
The incident occurred at 10 am local time when reports of firing from the school came to light. The police immediately reached the spot and surrounded the entire area and the school premises were completely sealed. At present, the security forces are conducting a thorough search of the school building and the investigation process is going on.
Students and teachers also victims of attack
According to local media, both students and teachers were targeted in the shootout. Many injured persons have been admitted to the nearest hospital, some of whom remain critical. In a conversation with the Kroni Zitung newspaper, a teacher's husband said that his wife had several bullets and she was hidden in the classroom with the students during the attack.
Parents can meet children; forensic investigation continues
When the police declared the school safe, the parents were allowed to meet their children. Medical workers who reached the spot are giving first aid to the injured, while forensic teams are engaged in gathering evidence from the scene.
Incident ahead of 2015 Graz attack anniversary heightens concerns
This heart-wrenching incident occurred at a time when the 10th anniversary of another 2015 firing in the Graj is coming, in which three people died. This unfortunate coincidence has once again forced the entire Austria to think on issues like school security and mental health. This tragedy of the Graj once again shows that serious steps need to be taken in educational institutions and in monitoring the mental health of the students. At present, the police is investigating the case and soon more information is expected about the motive and background of the attacker.
